Gabi Tolkowsky



Master Diamond Cutter

Born in 1939 in Belgium, Gabi Tolkowsky is the great-nephew of Marcel Tolkowsky, who developed the modern Ideal Cut for round brilliant diamonds. He is renowned for his pioneering cutting techniques that maximize brilliance and fire in diamonds.

Contribution to Diamond Cutting

  • Developed new cutting styles emphasizing brilliance and optical performance.
  • Created the Flower Cuts, featuring artistic petal-like designs.
  • Cut the De Beers Centenary Diamond (273.85 carats, D color, Flawless clarity).
  • Cut the Golden Jubilee Diamond (545.67 carats, Fancy Yellow-Brown), the world's largest faceted diamond.

Legacy

Gabi Tolkowsky’s expertise in cutting large, high-value diamonds has solidified his legendary status in the diamond industry.